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2011
HOLIDAY VOLUNTEER
APPLICATION
Currently, all of our holiday opportunities are full. Please know that we need volunteer, financial and prayer support throughout the year and would like to engage you in meaningful volunteer service at a future date. Do not complete this form unless you would like to be added to our existing waiting list.
To complete our regular volunteer application, visit http://boiserm.org/volunteer.asp
We will update this link as volunteer needs change. If you have any problems with the online volunteer registration process contact Glenn Compton at 208-639-3297. Be sure to indicate the best time to call you back. Please do not call Glenn Compton listed in the area phone book, he is a different citizen of Boise.
General Instructions:
Step 1: Review information about the volunteer opportunities that interest you and/or your group by viewing the calendar and the descriptions below.
Step 2: Write down your top three volunteer opportunities and top three shifts if applicable. You will need this information to complete the holiday volunteer registration form. You are welcome to express interest in additional volunteer opportunities and shifts in the comment box on the form. If you are sincerely interested in volunteering for two or more of your top three choices please indicate that in the comment box as well.
Step 3: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form. Do not reserve or commit slots for others without a very strong commitment from them. Important Note: The registration form will open in a separate window, but for your convenience, you may still want to write down your preferences for volunteer opportunities and shifts.
Step 4: Wait up to seven days to receive a holiday volunteer confirmation e-mail (Sample Email) or a waiting list email from us. We plan to fill volunteer time slots on a first-come, first-served basis and as quickly as possible. If you do not receive information after seven business days email GlennC@boiserm.org. Be sure to include your phone number in that email.
Step 5: Notify Glenn by email as soon as possible if you need to cancel or adjust your request due to illness, etc. Glennc@boiserm.org.
Calendar of Volunteer Events
Volunteer/Event Schedulers (Oct. 1 - Dec. 25)
What: Assist the Volunteer/Event Coordinating team in registering thousdands of guests and scheduling volunteers.
Where: Volunteer/Events trailer located adjacent to the Boise Rescue Mission Ministry Center. This job also has the possibility of being done from home.
When: From October 1 through December 25. 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Who: This is perfect for men or women. Bilingual volunteers able to speak Spanish and English are especially needed.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
 Tamale Build, Nampa (Oct. 22)
What: Make 5,000 homemade tamales in about four hours. The tamales will be served at our Great Thanksgiving Banquet and Christmas Event in Nampa.
Where: Skyview High School
1303 E Greenhurst Rd.
Nampa, ID 83686-7216.
Click here to view a map.
When: Saturday, October 22 between 8am and 1pm.
Who: This is perfect for men, women and children. We need about 80 people from start to finish.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate. Please do not call the High School for information.
Food, Coat, and/or Toy Sorting Parties (20-50 volunteers for each scheduled event 11/2-12/22)
What: Sort thousands of pounds of donated food, coats, toys and other items + complete additional tasks.
Where: Ministry Center, 308 S. 24th St., Boise, 83702. Park vehicles on 24th St. Click here to view a map.
When:
| Wednesday |
Nov. 02 |
6pm to 8pm |
| Tuesday |
Nov. 08 |
6pm to 8pm |
| Wednesday |
Nov. 16 |
6pm to 8pm |
| Thursday |
Nov. 17 |
6pm to 8pm |
| Thursday |
Dec. 09 |
6pm to 8pm |
| Monday |
Dec. 12 |
5pm to 8pm |
| Tuesday |
Dec. 13 |
5pm to 8pm |
| Wednesday |
Dec. 14 |
5pm to 8pm |
| Thursday |
Dec. 22 |
9am to 8pm (2 hr shifts) |
Who: 20 to 50 volunteers could be involved depending on actual need. This is perfect for men, women, children, and groups. This is a come and go activity.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form. List the dates that you’d like to attend and the number of people you plan to bring in the comment box. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Thanksgiving Food Box Build (Nov. 18)
What: Finish building 1,550+ plus food boxes to be distributed at the Great Thanksgiving Banquets in Boise and Nampa.
Where: Boise Rescue Mission Ministry Center
308 S. 24th St.
Boise, 83702
Click here for a map.
When: Friday, November 18th. We plan to begin at 5:00 pm and should finish by 8:30pm.
Who: This is perfect for men, women, children, and groups.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Great Thanksgiving Banquet, Nampa (Nov. 23)
What: Approximately 200 pre-registered guests every hour will experience a brief chapel service, be served a delicious meal, and finally, receive a generous food box if needed. We anticipate serving 1,800 meals that day. Most volunteers will typically work two hour shifts in a wide variety of roles. Meal times occur at 11am, 12N, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm.
Where: First Church of the Nazarene
Nampa 601 16th Ave. S.
Nampa, ID 83651.
Click here to view a map.
When: Wednesday, November 23.
Most shifts are:
10:30am-12:30pm
12:30pm-2:30pm
2:30pm-4:30pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
5:30pm to closing
Who: This is perfect for men, women, children, and groups.
How to be involved: To assist in registration, food box distribution, outdoors activity and final clean up, complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with the instructions or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed at registration and food box distribution areas.
To help serve meals: Please follow the instructions found on Nampa First Church of the Nazarene's online volunteer registration form. If you have any questions, please call the Boise Rescue Mission’s Volunteer and Events Office at 639-3297.
The volunteer shifts for serving meals are:
11:00am-1:00pm
1:00pm-3:00pm
3:00pm-5:00pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
Great Thanksgiving Banquet, Boise (Nov. 23)
What: Approximately 150 pre-registered guests every hour will experience a brief chapel service, be served a delicious meal, and receive a generous food box if needed. We anticipate serving 500 meals that day. Gently used winter coats, shoes, and other items will also be available for anyone in need from 11am - 2pm at the church, and at the Ministry Center Warehouse from 3pm - 6pm. Volunteers will typically work two hour shifts in a wide variety of roles. Meal times at 11am, 12N, and 1pm. More meal times may be added based on need.
Where: The Cathedral of the Rockies
717 North 11th Street
When: Wednesday, November 23.
Most shifts are:
| 8:30am - 10:30am |
Event Setup |
| 11:00am -1:00pm |
Serve 11am & 12N guests, distribute food boxes, coats, etc. |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Serve 1pm guests, possibly 2pm guests, distribute food boxes, coats, etc. |
| 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
Start at Ministry Center Warehouse to distribute food boxes, coats, etc. |
| 4:30pm - 6:30pm |
Start at Ministry Center Warehouse to distribute food boxes, coats, etc. |
Who:This is perfect for men, women, children, and groups.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an E-mail confirmation with instructions or an E-Mail indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Thanksgiving Work Day at the River of Life and Ministry Center, Boise (Nov. 24)
What: Load and unload one or two large trucks with leftover turkeys, coats, shoes, chairs, tables, tarps, food boxes, cardboard and other items remaining from the Boise Great Thanksgiving Banquet
Where: Meet at River of Life Rescue Mission at 575 S. 13th St., Boise, 83702
When: Thursday, November 24th from 9:00am to 11:30 am.
Who: This is perfect for men, women, children and groups who can work outside in any weather condition doing physical work.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Holidays - Day of at the Mission (Nov. 24, Dec. 24, 25, 31, & Jan. 1)
What: Help prepare, serve and clean up (additional oppportunities available on select dates at City Light)
Where: River of Life Rescue Mission and City Light Home for Women and Children
When:
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24
| River of Life |
Lunch |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 11:00am |
| River of Life |
1st Dinner |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 4:00pm |
| River of Life |
2nd Dinner |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 6:30pm |
| City Light |
Dinner |
12 volunteers arrive at 4:00pm to assist with meal preparations, serving, & clean-up (finished by 6:30) |
Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24
| River of Life |
Lunch |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 11:00am |
| River of Life |
1st Dinner |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 4:00pm |
| River of Life |
2nd Dinner |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 6:30pm |
Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25
| River of Life |
Lunch |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 11:00am |
| River of Life |
1st Dinner |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 4:00pm |
| River of Life |
2nd Dinner |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 6:30pm |
| City Light |
Breakfast |
Arrive at 7am on Christmas morning to serve a hot breakfast to thankful guests and residents! Ring the doorbell on the gate at City Light (located on the iron gate on the 14th side of City Light). Available space for 2 dishwashers, 4 cooks,and 6 servers. Ages can range from 5 years old to senior citizens! Breakfast will be done by 10am, so you’ll have plenty of time to run home and open your presents! |
| City Light |
Decorating Crew |
If you really want to decorate, you could come anytime between 10am and 4pm on Christmas day to help make our place look great! This would be a great project for a family or youth group. We may have all necessary supplies for your group to use including trees. |
| City Light |
Dinner |
Arrive at 4pm to make and serve dinner. Ring the doorbell on the gate at City Light (located on the iron gate on the 14th side of City Light). Available spaces for 2 dishwashers, 4 cooks, and 6 servers. Ages can range from 5 years old to senior citizens! Dinner will be done by 6:30pm, so you’ll have plenty of time to run home and enjoy the beautiful lights still glowing! |
New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31
| River of Life |
Lunch |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 11:00am |
| River of Life |
1st Dinner |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 4:00pm |
| River of Life |
2nd Dinner |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 6:30pm |
New Year's Day, Sunday, January 1
| River of Life |
Lunch |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 11:00am |
| River of Life |
1st Dinner |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 4:00pm |
| River of Life |
2nd Dinner |
6-10 volunteers arrive at 6:30pm |
Who: This is perfect for men, women, children, and groups.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Christmas Food Box Build (Dec. 15)
What: Build and load approximately 1,550+ food boxes to be distributed at our Christmas Banquets in Boise and Nampa.
Where: Ministry Center
308 S. 24th Street
Boise, ID 83702
Click here for a map.
When: Thursday, December 15. We plan to begin at 5:00pm and should finish by 8:00pm.
Who: This is perfect for men, women, children, and groups.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Toy Loading and Unloading, Boise (Dec. 15)
What: Load one or two large trucks with large plastic bags containing toys, transport them to the Ada County Boys and Girls Club. Unloading may or may not take place at that time.
Where/When: Thursday, December 15th, meet at River of Life (575 S. 13th St., Boise, 83702) at 8:30am to carpool to Gowen Field.
Who: This is perfect for men, women, and groups.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Toy Loading and Unloading, Nampa (Dec. 19)
What: Load one large truck with large plastic bags containing toys.
Where: Meet at River of Life (575 S. 13th St., Boise 83702) to carpool to Gowen Field.
When: Monday, December, 20, 8:10 am
Who: This is perfect for men, women and groups.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Christmas Event Setup, Boise (Dec. 16)
What: Move toys, coats, food boxes, etc. Decorate, roll out flooring, set tables, and prepare the facility to serve hundreds of meals the next day.
Where: Boys and Girls Club of Ada County
610 East 42nd Street
Garden City, 83714
Click here for a map.
When: Friday, December 16 from 9am to 8pm
Who: This is perfect for men, women, children, and groups.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Christmas Event Setup, Nampa (Dec. 20)
What: Load and unload food boxes, turkeys, and other itmes to be distrubted at the event.
Where: First Church of the Nazarene
Nampa 601 16th Ave. S.
Nampa, ID 83651
Click here for a map.
When: Tuesday, December 20 during morning hours.
Who: This is perfect for men, women, and groups who don't mind physical work in potentially inclement weather.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Event Registration Volunteers (Nov. 23, Dec. 17 & 21)
What: Welcome guests and conduct registration related tasks at our Great Thanksgiving Banquets in Boise and Nampa; Christmas Events in Nampa and Garden City.
Where:
First Church of the Nazarene, Nampa, 601 16th Ave. S., Nampa, ID 83651. Click here for a map.
The Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St., Boise 83702. Click here for a map.
Boys and Girls Club of Ada County, 610 E. 42nd St., Garden City, 83714. Click here for a map.
When:
Wednesday,11/23 (Boise and Nampa)
Saturday,12/17 (Garden City)
Wednesday, 12/21 (Nampa)
The two main shifts are:
10:00am to 2:00pm and 2:00pm to 6:00pm.
It would be great to have people who can work three or more hours.
Who: This is perfect for men, women and older children. People who can speak both Spanish and English are especially needed for events in Nampa.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Christmas Banquet, Boise (Dec. 17)
What: Approximately 150 pre-registered guests every hour will experience a brief chapel service, be served a delicious meal, receive toys through Toys for Tots and other sponsors, and finally pick-up a generous food box if needed. We anticipate serving 1,000 meals throughout the day. Volunteers will typically work two hour shifts in a wide variety of roles. Meal times at 11am, 12N, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm.
Where: Boys and Girls Club of Ada County
610 East 42nd Street
Garden City, 83714.
Click here for a map.
When: Saturday, December, 17.
Most shifts are:
10:30am-12:30pm
12:30pm-2:30pm
2:30pm-4:30pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
5:30pm to closing
Who: This is perfect for men, women, children, and groups.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
Christmas Banquet, Nampa (Dec. 21)
What: Approximately 200 pre-registered guests every hour will experience a brief chapel service, be served a delicious meal, receive toys through Toys for Tots and other sponsors, and finally pick-up a generous food box if needed. We anticipate serving 2,000 meals throughout the day. Volunteers will typically work two hour shifts in a wide variety of roles. Meal times at 11am, 12N, 1pm ,2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, and 6pm.
Where: First Church of the Nazarene
Nampa 601 16th Ave. S
Nampa, ID 83651
Click here for a map.
When:
Wednesday, December 21.
Most volunteer shifts are:
10:30am-12:30pm
12:30pm-2:30pm
2:30pm-4:30pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
5:30pm to closing
Who: This is perfect for men, women, children, and groups. Bilingual volunteers are especially needed at registration and toy distribution areas.
How to be involved: To assist in registration, toy and food box distribution and final clean-up, complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
To help serve meals: Please follow the instructions found on Nampa First Church of the Nazarene's online volunteer registration form. If you have any questions, please call the Boise Rescue Mission’s Volunteer and Events Office at 639-3297.
The volunteer shifts for serving meals are:
11:00am-1:00pm
1:00pm-3:00pm
3:00pm-5:00pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
Christmas "Store" at City Light (Dec. 21-23)
What: Set up and operate a temporary "store" where moms staying in our shelter can shop for their children's Christmas presents.
Where: City Light Home for Women and Children
When:
| Wednesday, Dec. 21 |
Time is flexible |
Set up the store! This is a 2-3 hr activity for up to six people. |
| Thursday, Dec. 22 |
5pm - 9pm |
We need 3 greeters, 3 personal shoppers, and 3 wrappers. |
| Friday, Dec. 23 |
5pm - 9pm |
We need 3 greeters, 3 personal shoppers, and 3 wrappers. |
Who: This is perfect for men, women and groups.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions, or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list. Be sure to indicate your first, second, and third choices in the comment box on the form. If selected, you will receive more information from our staff at City Light.
Post Christmas Event Sorting, Boise (Dec. 22)
What: Sort, box or bag toys, coats, donated food and other items.
Where: Boise Rescue Mission Ministry Center
308 S. 24th St.
Boise, ID 83702.
Click here for a map.
When: December 22nd, Times TBA.
Who: This is perfect for men, women, children, and groups.
How to be involved: Complete the holiday volunteer registration form to be considered. Please wait to receive an email confirmation with instructions or an email indicating that you have been placed on a waiting list if appropriate.
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